Engineer Supervisor - Operations Engineering Group

Engineer Supervisor – Operations Engineering Group

The Operations Engineering Group (OEG) Section at Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking to fill an Engineer Supervisor position to provide technical leadership and support within the Water and Wastewater Systems (WSE) Unit. This unit is responsible for the long-term sustainment, rehabilitation, and renewal of critical water and wastewater infrastructure assets, including raw water systems, potable water distribution networks, pump stations, storage facilities, collection systems, and associated appurtenances. WSE's primary role is to develop and implement Capital Improvement Plans in close coordination with the Planning team to ensure reliable, resilient, and sustainable infrastructure. The team partners closely with Design and Project Management to deliver projects at the appropriate time, aligning asset needs with execution. In addition, WSE provides engineering solutions, supports the integration of new technologies, and collaborates across divisions to advance asset performance and lifecycle management. The overarching focus of the team is to proactively identify and address the needs of Operations while delivering high-quality service to customers through well-planned, efficiently executed infrastructure investments.

Take the next step in your career! Your engineering expertise, leadership, and eye for process and performance improvements will be valued in this opportunity.

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Key Focus Areas:

• Champion a culture of safety and compliance, ensuring all work supports an incident- and injury-free workplace, including:
  • Promoting safe work practices among staff and contractors
  • Ensuring adherence to safety standards, procedures, and regulations
  • Incorporating safety considerations into design reviews, technical evaluations, and post-project lessons learned
• Lead and support long-term asset management and sustainment planning by:
  • Reviewing engineering analyses and asset condition data to inform renewal and replacement strategies
  • Applying lifecycle and risk-based decision-making tools to prioritize investments
  • Identifying opportunities to optimize asset performance, reliability, and capacity
• Drive the development and execution of sustainment programs, including:
  • Advancing small, fast-paced projects from concept through delivery
  • Reviewing and refining project scopes to ensure alignment with operational needs and asset strategies
  • Supporting procurement activities, including development of scopes of work, technical specifications, and contract documents
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance asset longevity, system resilience, and operational efficiency
• Supervise and develop staff by:
  • Assigning and prioritizing work aligned with asset management objectives
  • Monitoring progress against schedules and deliverables
  • Supporting professional growth, mentorship, and succession planning
• Collaborate closely with Operations Division customers to:
  • Identify asset needs and operational challenges
  • Develop practical, sustainable solutions
  • Maintain strong relationships built on trust, accountability, and teamwork
• Facilitate coordination and communication by organizing meetings, tracking actions, and ensuring timely resolution of operational issues
• Support development of budget strategies and capital planning efforts, ensuring alignment with long-term asset sustainment goals and operational priorities
• Develop and implement policies, standards, and procedures that promote consistent, efficient, and sustainable asset management practices
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and technical staff on asset planning, project execution, and operational support
• Lead or contribute to development of technical standards, business processes, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support department and group goals by aligning daily work with broader asset management strategies, capital planning, and operational priorities

Who You Are: Candidates should have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline and seven (7) or more years of experience in a technical role, and 10+ years is preferred. This position will require the ability to work both independently as well as develop and maintain strong interpersonal relationships with individuals and groups. Professional Engineer license is desired, but not required. Leadership experience is preferred. A valid, unrestricted driver's license is required for this role.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be of only negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those is negligible. Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions within an office working environment.

Who We Are: Colorado Springs Utilities offers a 100-year reputation for providing electric, natural gas, water, and wastewater services to the Pikes Peak Region. As a municipal utility, our mission is to provide safe, reliable, and competitively priced utilities to our customers. Our employees are empowered through our community focus, safety culture, and commitment to investing in the educational, financial, and emotional well-being of our people. Our organizational values of Safety, People, Trust, Responsibility, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement, serve as our guiding principles and foundation of our culture.

Our Commitment to Our Employees… Our people are the heart and soul of Colorado Springs Utilities. They keep the lights on, gas flowing, water coming in, and wastewater leaving. We don't just say people are important – we prove it! That's why we are honored to invest in protecting the health and financial security of our employees and their families through our rich benefits program.

Time Off to Recharge:

• Vacation – Start with 13 days annually, increasing to 24 days with tenure
• Personal Leave –3 days per year
• Paid Holidays –12 paid holidays per year
• Sick Leave – 12 days per year for personal or family health needs
• Vacation Buy – Option to purchase up to 40 additional hours annually

Health & Wellness – Benefits elected are effective the first of the following month:

• Medical Plans: Three comprehensive options, including a $0 premium High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility
• Zero Health: Access to hundreds of medical services at no cost
• Dental & Vision: Two dental plans and one vision plan
• Family Building-Benefits: Support for fertility, preservation, adoption, and surrogacy
• Wellness Program: A voluntary program that rewards you for prioritizing self-care! If you're enrolled in a our medical plan, you and your spouse can earn up to $600 in HRA or HSA contributions by completing healthy activities
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pre-tax contributions for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available with HDHP

Financial & Retirement Security:

• Pension Plan: Colorado PERA provides retirement benefits and peace of mind
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: PERAPlus 401(k), MissionSquare Roth IRA, and 457 plans
• Disability Coverage: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance available
• Life Insurance: Employer-paid coverage with optional supplemental plans

Additional Support:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health, stress, legal, financial, and work-life balance
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually to support continued education
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a qualifying employer, your student loan payments may be eligible for loan forgiveness